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CE04 VKC

2004 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 137,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 126,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 126,278 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,445 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 103,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,095 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,010 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,385 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CE04 VKC is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE04 VKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE04 VKC registered?

CE04 VKC is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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